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Dubai

Kyle Davies, Su Zhu, Mark Lamb (Kyle Davies/Twitter)
Policy
Regulations
3AC Founders' OPNX Fined $2.7M by Dubai Crypto Regulator
The exchange co-founded by Kyle Davies, Su Zhu and Mark Lamb was formally reprimanded by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in May.
Kyle Davies, Su Zhu, Mark Lamb (Kyle Davies/Twitter)
By Sandali Handagama
Aug 16, 2023 at 12:31 p.m. UTC
Aug 16, 2023
RegulationsDubaiOpnxKyle daviesSu Zhu3AC
John Ray, the current CEO of FTX (C-Span)
Policy
Regulations
FTX Wants Dubai Unit Removed From U.S. Bankruptcy Proceedings
Liquidating FTX Dubai under UAE law would make way for the timely distribution of any outstanding liabilities, the bankrupt estate argued in court filings.
John Ray, the current CEO of FTX (C-Span)
By Sandali Handagama
Aug 3, 2023 at 8:26 a.m. UTC
Aug 3, 2023
RegulationsDubaiUAEFTX
Laser Digital CEO Jez Mohideen
Finance
Dubai
Nomura’s Crypto Arm Gains Operating License Approval in Dubai
Laser Digital will start its trading and asset management business in the coming months.
Laser Digital CEO Jez Mohideen
By Will Canny
Aug 1, 2023 at 9:41 a.m. UTC
Aug 1, 2023
DubaiLicensingNomura
Binance gets a license to operate more services in Dubai. (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)
Policy
Regulations
Binance Wins Operational License in Dubai
Binance met pre-conditions set since receiving a preparatory licence in September 2022.
Binance gets a license to operate more services in Dubai. (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)
By Amitoj Singh
Jul 31, 2023 at 7:01 a.m. UTC
Jul 31, 2023
RegulationsBinanceDubaiCrypto
Skyscrapers in Dubai (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)
Finance
Bitget
Crypto Exchange Bitget Opens Dubai Office, Plans Middle East Expansion
The crypto trading platform plans to hire up to 60 new members of staff in the region.
Skyscrapers in Dubai (Kent Tupas/Unsplash)
By Will Canny
Jul 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Jul 20, 2023
BitgetDubaiMiddle EastCrypto Exchanges
Dubai (Wael Hneini/Unsplash)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Why Crypto Companies Are Warming to the United Arab Emirates
Regulatory agencies in UAE emirates Dubai and Abu Dhabi have provided clear rules to follow. And going by BitOasis' recent suspension, the rules will be enforced.
Dubai (Wael Hneini/Unsplash)
By Bret Johanneson
Jul 13, 2023 at 9:46 p.m. UTC
Jul 13, 2023
OpinionUAEDubaiAbu Dhabi
Dubai (Wael Hneini/Unsplash)
Policy
Regulations
Dubai Regulator Suspends Crypto Exchange BitOasis' Conditional License
BitOasis said it's working closely with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to fulfil the conditions.
Dubai (Wael Hneini/Unsplash)
By Amitoj Singh
Jul 11, 2023 at 10:06 a.m. UTC
Jul 11, 2023
RegulationsDubaiVirtual Asset Service ProvidersUAEBitOasisCrypto Exchanges
Dubai (shutterlk/Shutterstock)
Finance
Julius baer
Julius Baer Eyes Expansion to Dubai for Crypto Services: Bloomberg
The expansion would be the private bank's first for its crypto offering beyond its native Switzerland, where it has provided digital asset services since the start of 2020.
Dubai (shutterlk/Shutterstock)
By Jamie Crawley
Jun 29, 2023 at 3:13 p.m. UTC
Jun 29, 2023
Julius BaerDubaiUAELicensing
illustration of a globe with crypto symbols
Consensus Magazine
Features
Crypto Hubs 2023: Where to Live Freely and Work Smart
With shifting regulatory regimes worldwide, crypto is on the move to find the best locales to put down roots, get licensed, register or just be. Crypto Hubs 2023, our ranking...
illustration of a globe with crypto symbols
By Jeanhee Kim
Jun 27, 2023 at 11:57 a.m. UTC
Jun 27, 2023
FeaturesCrypto Hubs 2023ZugSingaporeLondonSeoulDubaiAbu DhabiWyomingSilicon ValleyAustinBerlinLos AngelesNew YorkVancouverlisbontop news
Founder/CEO of Binance Changpeng Zhao, closeup
Consensus Magazine
Features
Dubai: Launching a Crypto Regulatory Arm to Become a Global Financial Power
The center of the crypto universe has been shifting toward Dubai since March 2022, when the UAE announced the world’s first independent crypto regulator: the Virtual Asset Reg...
Founder/CEO of Binance Changpeng Zhao, closeup
By Dilin Massand
Jun 27, 2023 at 11:37 a.m. UTC
Jun 27, 2023
FeaturesCrypto Hubs 2023DubaiChangpeng "CZ" ZhaoRegulatory Frameworkregulatory uncertainty